
CDC: 1 in 36 children now identified with autism spectrum disorder
Federal health officials say some children didn't get early intervention and treatment because of COVID. The new report also shows autism numbers are up.
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Federal health officials say some children didn't get early intervention and treatment because of COVID. The new report also shows autism numbers are up.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
The Eagles Autism Foundation is sending staff to State Farm Stadium to make sure it's sensory-inclusive for all fans.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
The 27-year-old from Philadelphia was diagnosed with autism at three years old. He says life on the spectrum hasn't interfered with his Eagles fandom.
The Eagles' Brandon Graham is partnering with the Collegeville Bakery to raise money for charity.
The first United States study of autism in adults estimates that 2.2% of Americans adults have an autism spectrum condition.
Eagles Avonte Maddox, Mack Hollins, Jordan Mailata and Halapoulivaati Vaitai helped deliver the equipment on Monday.
Current guidelines recommend screenings at 18 and 24 months.
It features sensory-friendly items, such as color-changing mats, stress balls, bean bag chairs and noise-cancelling headphones.
A survey of parents across the United States estimates that one in 40 children has autism spectrum disorder, according to a study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics.
Stephanie Stahl was one of the emcees at the event.
Jo Grayson said she was alarmed when her son, Thatcher, came home from his middle school covered in cuts and bruises.
Michigan has added several medical conditions to the state's list of ailments which qualify for a medical marijuana prescription.
A Texas teen had a powerful message he wanted to share with his classmates before leaving Plano Senior High.
First responders in Arkansas made a different kind rescue recently as they saved an autistic teen's birthday party after his friends didn't show up.
The newly opened "We Rock the Spectrum" gym in Audubon, New Jersey aims to be a sensory-safe space for children with autism and special needs.
A test and possible treatment for autism may be on the horizon after a new study finds a link between the disorder and one particular hormone in the human body.
A school in New Jersey used bubbles to bring awareness to autism.
Tarik El-Abour is not a Major League Baseball player yet, but his signing by the Kansas City Royals marks a historic first for the national pastime.
There's no drug yet to treat the core symptoms, but that could be changing.
Children with autism spectrum disorder are significantly less likely to be fully vaccinated than children unaffected by autism, new research finds. And the same is true of their younger sisters and brothers.
The nonprofit New Avenue Foundation helps folks with disabilities find employment, which often remains a stumbling block.
The tests look for damage to certain proteins, shown to be higher in children with autism spectrum disorders.
The child was found locked in a dog cage inside a rowhome on Glenview Street Thursday afternoon.
The Penn team will be presenting her case at a medical conference Monday. They hope the surgery will be used by other patients with her condition.
Now, these two tenacious women are being honored by the City of Philadelphia during Women's History Month. City councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson says she hopes by recognizing their work, others will be inspired to join the trades.
Local artists listen up: There's an open call going on right now for mural artists. The popular, but defunct Front Street Walls mural program is coming back.
The officer has been placed on restricted duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
The child was found locked in a dog cage inside a rowhome on Glenview Street Thursday afternoon.
The Penn team will be presenting her case at a medical conference Monday. They hope the surgery will be used by other patients with her condition.
Now, these two tenacious women are being honored by the City of Philadelphia during Women's History Month. City councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson says she hopes by recognizing their work, others will be inspired to join the trades.
Local artists listen up: There's an open call going on right now for mural artists. The popular, but defunct Front Street Walls mural program is coming back.
It was a week of resiliency as a New Jersey church vows to rebuild after a fire, one athlete proves nothing will stop him from crossing the finish line, and Villanova celebrates a March Madness milestone. Here's what you missed this week.
The child was found locked in a dog cage inside a rowhome on Glenview Street Thursday afternoon.
The Penn team will be presenting her case at a medical conference Monday. They hope the surgery will be used by other patients with her condition.
Now, these two tenacious women are being honored by the City of Philadelphia during Women's History Month. City councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson says she hopes by recognizing their work, others will be inspired to join the trades.
Local artists listen up: There's an open call going on right now for mural artists. The popular, but defunct Front Street Walls mural program is coming back.
The officer has been placed on restricted duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
He is now facing up to three years in prison and a fine.
Local organizations are working to make the Jewish community safer amidst a surge in antisemitic incidents.
Friday morning will be a little soggy, and some rain to the south is expected later in the day.
Julian Taylor was born weighing just over one pound, but he was a fighter.
The city signed a memorandum of understanding with DEEM Enterprises to potentially redevelop the abandoned Bader Field into a nearly $3 billion mixed-use development.
Local organizations are working to make the Jewish community safer amidst a surge in antisemitic incidents.
Friday morning will be a little soggy, and some rain to the south is expected later in the day.
The tacos come in a warm flour tortilla with eggs, cheddar cheese, lime crema and the option to add bacon.
It is a reunion some five months in the making, and one first responders say would not have happened if it was not for CPR training.
Biden has previously called on lawmakers in both parties to expand resources to fight the "mental health crisis" in the nation as part of his "unity agenda."
The Penn team will be presenting her case at a medical conference Monday. They hope the surgery will be used by other patients with her condition.
"It teaches you to become one with yourself," Hafiz Montgomery, a former WBF champ, said.
Federal health officials say some children didn't get early intervention and treatment because of COVID. The new report also shows autism numbers are up.
Many agree that an extra day off leads to a more fulfilling and profitable life. There is also growing interest among state legislatures and even congress to give employers a chance to try out a four-day workweek.
The Center for Disease Control is expressing concern over a new fungus that's growing, and it's now in Pennsylvania.
Julian Taylor was born weighing just over one pound, but he was a fighter.
Sneaker company plans to close hundreds of in-mall shops before opening more standalone stores.
The San Francisco regional bank's stock had plunged by a third on Thursday on concerns about its financial stability.
The national highway safety agency says a faulty brake fluid hose can lead to longer stopping distances, "increasing the risk of a crash."
Ohio has filed a lawsuit against railroad Norfolk Southern to make sure it pays for the cleanup and environmental damage caused by a fiery train derailment on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border last month.
The transit agency will test full-size gates on the Market-Frankford Line, at the 13th Street and 34th Street stations.
The transportation authority cited rising costs and inflation for the pause.
SEPTA said the construction will "enhance the customer experience" at the Ridge Avenue bus station.
Officials say the road will be closed for "an extended period of time."
The bridge and road are being closed to allow open movement and space for a new fender replacement project.
Jasmyne Roberts scored a career-high 26 points — including a stickback for the go-ahead, three-point play with 38.8 seconds left — to help Miami overcome blowing a 21-point lead and beat Villanova 70-65 on Friday for the program's first trip to the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight.
The team has set a program record with the most wins in one season and they have captured the hearts and of support from fellow students.
Johnson went countless games without giving up a sack.
Rhys Hoskins tore his anterior cruciate ligament during a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers Thursday.
Hoskins is in the final year of his contract.
Brandy became the first Black actress to play Cinderella in a movie, and 26 years later, she is reprising the iconic role alongside her prince.
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
The tacos come in a warm flour tortilla with eggs, cheddar cheese, lime crema and the option to add bacon.
CBS News Philadelphia caught up with some of the cast before the musical's run at the Academy of Music.
Biden and first lady Jill Biden are hosting a White House ceremony Tuesday to present the medals.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Julian Taylor was born weighing just over one pound, but he was a fighter.
Mayfair Elementary School is the only one in the School District of Philadelphia helping students explore vocational programs.
PECO is providing real-life experience for young people interested in working in energy.
Ultimately KenCrest West Director Josie Jones hopes these seniors will return one day and run their own classroom.
Patriot Polling is a non-partisan organization that uses a third-party cold-calling system to survey voters across the nation.
Joe Holden reports.
Marcella Baietto reports.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
CBS News Philadelphia was told there has been at least one explosion.
Part of the process includes bringing in a machine called the pothole killer.